Former Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Dong Bortey has expressed his discontent with Baba Rahman's starting position for the Black Stars.

The defender from Chelsea on loan played the entire time as Ghana lost 3-2 to Portugal in the Group H World Cup opener on Thursday.

With his second-half penalty giving Portugal the lead, Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to ever score five goals at a World Cup.

Andre Ayew of Ghana then tied the score, but Portugal won and topped Group H despite Osman Bukari's late winner with to two goals in three minutes from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao.

In a post sighted by The Independent Ghana, the former Hearts of Oak star lauded the Black Stars team despite defeat but raised concerns about Baba Rahman’s starting role.

Great great performance but as I said at this stage concentration level should be 200% but no matter how Baba Rahman plays at training he should always be a sub not a starter. My personal opinion

— DonBortey (@DadaDonBortey) November 24, 2022

“Great great performance but as I said at this stage concentration level should be 200% but no matter how Baba Rahman plays at training he should always be a sub not a starter. My personal opinion” he tweeted.

The 2016 European Champions currently sit top of Group H with three points.

Meanwhile, the defeat means Ghana are bottom of Group H after Uruguay and South Korea played out a goalless draw earlier on Thursday.

The Black Stars will now turn their attention to their upcoming matches against South Korea and Uruguay on November 28 and December 2, respectively.